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Sour Cherry Jam
Sour cherry jam has a bold, tangy flavor that captures the essence of pie cherries in a sweet, spoonable preserve. Made with fresh or frozen sour cherries, this jam sets beautifully and is perfect for spreading on toast, layering in cakes, or dolloping on yogurt.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 25m⏳ Prep: 1h 30m🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pit and prepare cherries. Place in a heavy-bottomed pot with lemon juice.
Lemon Juice (fresh or bottled)2 tbsp
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for ⏱️ 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add sugar (and pectin if desired), stir to dissolve, and continue cooking for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes until jam thickens.
sugar2 cups
4
Test for gel stage on a plate that's been chilled in the freezer, or with an instant read thermometer. This jam is done at 220 °F at sea level, but the finish temperature drops by 1 degree for every 500 feet above sea level. For example, at 1000 feet in elevation, it'll finish at 218 °F.
5
Ladle jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove bubbles and wipe rims.
6
If canning, process in a boiling water bath for ⏱️ 10 minutes, or ⏱️ 15 minutes if above 6,000 feet in elevation.
7
Let cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Facts
calories
150 kcal
fat Content
0.3 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
36 g
sodium Content
0.3 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
39 g
saturated Fat Content
0.03 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.08 g
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